HSG Newshttps://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuellHSG Newsen{3C38F8A9-8C19-4ED5-8384-87746F7854C9}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/september/geschichtsstunde-hans-nawiasky-13september2019History lesson: Hans Nawiasky – champion of freedom and trailblazerOwing to his Jewish descent, Hans Nawiasky fled from Munich to Switzerland and lived in St.Gallen from 1939 onwards. In 1944, he became Full Professor at the newly established Chair of Public Law at the HSG.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:52:12 +0200{6A91597B-8D28-466F-BD19-05001C176352}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/publikationen/2019/september/hsg-focus-gesundheit-11september2019HSG Focus dedicated to the topic of “Health”Fitness for the health sector: In the new edition of our digital university magazine HSG Focus, everything is centered around healthcare provision.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:19:46 +0200{E368FACD-C49F-409A-9769-CF6ACE8F4899}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/september/hsg-semesterbeginn-herbst-2019-06september2019Semester start at the University of St.Gallen16 September will see the start of Autumn Semester 2019 at the University of St.Gallen (HSG). For approx. 1,700 newcomers, the academic year already begins with the Freshers’ Week of 9-13 September. 840 new students at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. Level will become acquainted with the HSG on the occasion of the Kick-off DaysFri, 06 Sep 2019 14:56:19 +0200{9925A767-BEF6-4088-B2F8-965E01E21375}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/september/jahresmediengespraech-9september2019Annual press conference with a focus on "Innovations in teaching"Teaching at the University of St.Gallen is being continually developed according to the latest knowledge of teaching and international trends. The university’s management team provided information on this as part of its annual press conference.Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:04:52 +0200{BC980166-D035-4A5F-A928-42C53DDF8AEA}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/leute/2019/august/ht-award-del-ponte-28august2019Carla Del Ponte wins award for her uncompromising pursuit of war criminalsCarla del Ponte was recently awarded the Erich Walser Generation Prize at the University of St.Gallen. The Ticino-born lawyer received the prize in recognition of her services as chief prosecutor for war crimes committed in former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:17:27 +0200{3301D635-974D-42D7-B054-333628F1AA44}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/august/neue-mietliegenschaften-29august2019The University of St.Gallen leases two properties in the cityThe University of St.Gallen (HSG) will be leasing two properties from the start of the 2019 autumn semester, one on Rosenbergstrasse and one on St. Jakobstrasse. This will, on the one hand, create the necessary infrastructure for the new Joint Medical Master’s degree, the Institute for Computer Science and the future School for Information and Computer Science, and on the other hand, resolve the overall issue of lack of space. There will be room for students, researchers and administrators at the two new locations.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:33:20 +0200{8DE6B6DC-1A91-4028-AEE0-DA4BB655AE9D}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/diversity-inclusion-28august201965 percent of promotions awarded to menCompanies with a balanced gender distribution at all hierarchical levels are more successful. Enshrining and implementing this strategically is a challenge at which only a few succeed. This is illustrated by the Advance & HSG Gender Intelligence Report 2019, which analysed the records of 263,000 employees.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:34:24 +0200{4195DC60-9760-4F78-8FC4-06948948B048}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/veranstaltungen/2019/august/oeffentliche-vorlesungen-hs19Public lectures in autumn 2019In Autumn Semester 2019, the University of St.Gallen is inviting the general public to 36 public lectures. As in every semester, professors of the University and external faculty members will deliver highly diverse lectures on a wide variety of topics. The public programme will start on 16 September 2019.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:21:49 +0200{9928BBF6-022F-4E88-A381-D3164D869B47}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/swiss-payment-monitor-2019-22august2019Swiss Payment Monitor 2019: Contactless and mobile payments increasingly popularAccording to the latest Swiss Payment Monitor by ZHAW and the University of St.Gallen, new payment methods such as contactless and mobile are enjoying a surge in popularity. Nevertheless, the Swiss still have more confidence in traditional payment methods – for now.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:36:26 +0200{90C842E1-96BA-472E-841E-8A61DE16D5EA}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/august/geschichtsstunde-ludwig-erhard-22august2019History lesson: Ludwig Erhard – champion of the social market economyThe German politician Ludwig Erhard, who has hardly ever seen without a cigar, was a proponent of the social market economy and is regarded as the symbolic figure of the "German economic miracle". In our history lesson, you can learn what the ties were between Ludwig Erhard and the HSG.Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:18:35 +0200{F114AA32-CC26-4F16-9665-CF3C221CB566}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/studie-langzeitpflege-15august2019Without reforms, financing for long-term care is in serious dangerNew direction needed within the care area. Possible approaches could include funded supplementary insurance, better nursing care organisation, a positive re-evaluation of caring as a profession and the use of nursing robots. If no reforms are made, financing for long-term care is in serious danger. This is the conclusion of a new study published by the Institute for Insurance Economics at the University of St.Gallen (I.VW-HSG). It is titled “The Future of Long-Term Care in Switzerland”.Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:11:29 +0200{C24E4839-061C-4D91-A6FD-ED51FC0E0288}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/august/shsg-summer-coding-bootcamp-7august2019The SHSG’s Summer Coding Bootcamp – the second round of a successful projectThis year, the SHSG Summer School will take place from 21 August to 4 September 2019. In this interview, SHSG President Florian Wußmann talks about how this successful student-run project has developed. By student reporter Sascha Duric.Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:40:24 +0200{968630A1-C06E-47C5-A60F-CFE2AAE5B5C1}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/august/geschichtsstunde-walter-foerderer-8august2019History lesson: Walter Förderer, the architect of Rosenberg HillWalter M. Förderer is the architect who realized his vision of the University of St.Gallen in the early 1960s. The “La Tête” project was an architectural, operational and economical tour de force.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:17:15 +0200{ED559520-F729-4AF0-8275-E6B1C82CEB30}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/august/studium-und-politik-6august2019"A privilege to be able to become involved"- Why HSG students are politically active.Political panel discussions are par for the course at the University of St.Gallen. But what about our students’ political involvement? Three young politicians talk about their activities and their connection with their studies at the HSG. By student reporter Thomas Tarantini.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:35:22 +0200{D30C4A1C-FFCB-404C-980F-FEAB6D12E2B9}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/juli/geschichtsstunde-hanny-thalmann-30juli2019History lesson: Hanny Thalmann – the first woman to gain a PhD at HSG In 1943, Hanny Thalmann became the first female student to be awarded the title of Doctor of Economics and Finance by the St.Gallen Business Academy (only the second doctorate the university, now HSG, had ever awarded). Through her lecturing, she pursued her goal of getting women interested in subjects such as women’s suffrage, and she has been recognised for her services to women’s education and vocational training.Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:39:03 +0200{D4E3438F-2AD1-4E77-8AE2-CAD0F2B8FD27}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/leute/2019/august/berufung-stefan-morkoetter-1august2019Appointment: Stefan Morkötter<br/>Prof. Dr. Stefan Morkötter takes up the role of Professor of Finance at the University of St.Gallen as of 1 August 2019.Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:31:11 +0200{616A77F8-100F-429F-9E1C-06584F07D530}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/juli/health-care-19juli2019Health care gaining in significanceHealth care is a central sector in Switzerland. At the University of St.Gallen, students and various institutes examine a wide variety of issues in this field. At the same time, a degree course of medical students – the Joint Medical Master HSG/UZH (JMM-HSG/UZH) – is coming into being at the HSG. By student reporter Thomas Tarantini.Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:23:21 +0200{3F135674-9B2D-43EF-8BB2-AF6E78FDA406}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/leute/2019/august/berufung-peter-hongler-1august2019Appointment: Peter HonglerProf. Dr. Peter Hongler takes up the role of Professor of Tax Law at the University of St.Gallen as of 1 August 2019. In doing so, he succeeds Prof. Dr. Robert Waldburger.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:26:12 +0200{87BBE2B2-15A6-4A14-B08D-312F7057F472}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/leute/2019/august/berufung-tanja-schneider-1august2019Appointment: Tanja SchneiderProf. Dr. Tanja Schneider takes up the post of Associated Professor for Technology Studies as of 1 August 2019.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:19:14 +0200{DCB08963-1AD7-4099-8217-AAD79CB33496}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/klimafreundliche-anlagepolitik-12juli2019European insurance companies pursue climate-friendly investment policyA study by the University of St.Gallen (HSG) has shown that the majority of European insurance companies are no longer investing in CO2-emitting industries. Swiss institutions too have made their investment portfolios greener overall during the last few years. The authors of the study are calling for greater transparency with regard to climate-damaging insurance portfolios and for consideration of environmental risks in financial key figures.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:52:48 +0200{EB14CBED-333C-47EF-8258-1ECC6A73FF67}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/juli/hsg-verringert-energieverbrauch-weiter-10juli2019HSG continues to reduce energy consumptionThe HSG was able to reduce its energy consumption per student by approx. 20% between 2014 and late 2018. An optimisation of operations and the relevant monitoring process will continue to be conducted in cooperation with the Canton of St.Gallen and external partners.Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:59:26 +0200{8D19299A-E6C3-4CD7-9388-ACB81CEA5A12}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/meinung/2019/juli/mondlandung-gassmann-12juli201950 Anniversary of the moon landing It is a date that generations will memorize in history books. On July 20, 1969, the Apollo capsule turned the vision of President Kennedy into a reality. What can we learn today from this historic mission? By Oliver Gassmann.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:11:24 +0200{860AD154-D9FB-462B-9C1B-72BCDC74A819}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/juli/baubewilligung-hsg-learning-center-11juli2019HSG Learning Center granted planning permissionThe HSG Foundation has been granted the building right by the Canton and planning permission by the City of St.Gallen for the HSG Learning Center. This means that an important milestone for the implementation of Sou Fujimoto’s architectural project has been reached. The groundbreaking ceremony for the innovative building is expected to take place in November 2019.Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:21:37 +0200{48AF2F9A-290B-4693-BDE9-82DC3DF89EE9}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/juni/abstimmung-campus-platztor-30juni2019The HSG says thank you for the "yes" to the Platztor campusThe voting public of the Canton of St.Gallen approved the Platztor campus with 62.91 per cent of votes. The University of St.Gallen would like to thank the population very much indeed for this decision and the trust that it implies. This extension will create the urgently needed space for the students and reinforce Eastern Switzerland as a centre of education and business.Tue, 02 Jul 2019 08:28:11 +0200{3E455523-41F9-4F1E-AFC9-B0CE3DB596DE}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/hsg-spin-off-barometer-17juni2019"HSG Spin-Off Barometer 2019"76 companies, mostly young and all of whose founding HSG alumni participated in, have generated more than CHF 150 million in turnover since 2018 and created more than 3,500 jobs since being established. In the region of St.Gallen, 22 companies bear the University of St.Gallen’s Spin-Off label, as shown by the "HSG Spin-Off Barometer 2019".Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:42:41 +0200{B7B40659-4A0D-4803-9452-C6CD5D482202}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/veranstaltungen/2019/juni/digitalwoche-executive-school-7juni2019Free Digital Week at the Executive SchoolThe University of St.Gallen is launching its very first Digital Week in the area of executive education. The seven free webinars on the topic of digitisation will take place between 17 and 20 June 2019.Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:42:46 +0200{B19DCB87-9E9D-4E16-8C27-C316BC09359A}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/meinung/2019/juni/meckel-algorithmische-direktdemokratie-7juni2019Let the data decide: an appeal for algorithmic direct democracyIn many areas, digitisation is making life more direct. For politics too, no amount of old slogans can detract from this development. Permanent algorithmic representation of the political preferences of the Swiss people would make Switzerland a truly digital direct democracy. – A commentary by Miriam Meckel.Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:54:11 +0200{D33D51AD-431C-49F8-99DF-085D4FE5BD87}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/9-kundenbarometer-erneuerbare-energien-24mai20199th Customer Barometer for Renewable EnergiesEveryone is talking about climate strikers. How does the population rate young people’s protest? In what areas will an increased climate awareness also lead to house owners changing their investment decisions? And what role do emotions play in all this? Answers to this question constitute the core of the Customer Barometer for Renewable Energies, which is published for the ninth time today and is the result of cooperation between University of St. Gallen, Raiffeisen and EnergieSchweiz. Tue, 28 May 2019 13:17:16 +0200{F52DA084-F17F-47BF-8336-9C12FD692032}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/mai/studieren-in-der-stadt-31mai2019Studying in the cityVoting on the proposed new Platztor campus is imminent – and so HSG is moving ever closer to the city centre. Following the relocation of certain institutes, the Student Union has already established a foothold near Blumenbergplatz with its new coworking space. Around a year after opening, the results have so far been overwhelmingly positive. By student reporter Thomas Tarantini.Fri, 24 May 2019 11:29:53 +0200{B08052E8-8AA1-4D66-BE58-F0F854A75B1D}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/meinung/2019/mai/explainable-ai-27mai2019Explainable AI: Opening the Machine-Learning Black BoxesIn recent years, explaining machine-learning models gained strength in the AI field. The main idea is to provide meaningful information about the algorithms in such a manner that humans without a technical background can understand how it works and potentially identify unfairness and bias. By Siegfried Handschuh.Thu, 23 May 2019 13:08:18 +0200{73F6509B-B0BF-4EB5-8045-7A195B80501D}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/gemeinwohlatlas-deutschland-21mai2019Public Value Atlas Germany: concerns about public welfare unabatedCompanies’ and organisations’ contribution towards public welfare has remained stable in comparison with 2015. Individually, there are clear winners and losers. What is remarkable is the German people’s continuing great concern that insufficient attention is paid to public welfare. The Fire Brigade, the Federal Agency for Technical Relief and the German Red Cross find most favour with the German population. The first company only follows in 30th place – Carl Zeiss AG, followed by the Süddeutsche Zeitung daily newspaper and the dm-drogerie Markt.Thu, 23 May 2019 12:42:46 +0200{2E3C9300-D923-4163-8B56-243D98AF0505}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/mai/interesse-am-joint-medical-master-22mai2019Interest in the new Joint Medical Master programme in St.Gallen continues to growStarting in September 2019, 106 high school graduates want to complete their bachelor's degree in medicine in the “St.Gallen Track” and sign up for one of the 40 places available in the Joint Medical Master programme in St.Gallen. The prerequisite is that they successfully pass the Swiss aptitude test for medical studies at the beginning of July.Thu, 23 May 2019 11:22:10 +0200{678AC194-D1C8-4F69-870C-701DCF896304}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/mai/hsg-in-zahlen-27mai2019HSG in figures A new issue of the brochure "HSG: a portrait – facts and figures" has appeared. The figures reveal what the University of St.Gallen is and what its characteristics are.Thu, 23 May 2019 08:20:07 +0200{C11C1F6A-217F-4925-A31E-4345757B74FF}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/hsg-impact-award-2019-21mai2019 HSG Impact Award for three research projects The University of St.Gallen (HSG) will be conferring the HSG Impact Award for the second time. This award goes to HSG researchers who make a particularly valuable contribution to society with their research. This year, too, three particularly innovative projects are honoured.Mon, 20 May 2019 16:24:10 +0200{055AD03A-3506-4845-B88E-A515BB30B387}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/mai/hsg-rektorat-2020-2022-17mai2019All the members of the HSG President’s Board for 2020 to 2022 appointedAfter their appointment by the Senate and University’s Board of Governors, the Government of the Canton of St.Gallen has approved the four Vice-Presidents of the University of St.Gallen for the term of office from 2020 to 2022. The new members are Prof. Dr. Monika Bütler and Prof. Dr. Thomas Zellweger. The two present Vice-Presidents Prof. Dr. Peter Leibfried and Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmid were confirmed for the coming term of office. Thus the future President’s Board headed by President Prof. Dr. Bernhard Ehrenzeller is complete.Mon, 20 May 2019 11:13:58 +0200{57C3A91C-BF21-4202-ADDD-EA71897A1621}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/goldstudie-13mai2019Precious metal atlas – Swiss people like to invest in goldGold is among Swiss people’s favourite forms of investment. The most popular one is real estate (mentioned by 53% of the interviewees), but gold comes a close second with 48%, followed by shares (30%), funds (25%) and current and savings accounts (24%). Platinum occupies ninth place, silver is in 13th place. This has been revealed by the latest survey conducted by the Institute of Retail Management of the University of St.Gallen (IRM-HSG) in cooperation with the precious metal trader philoro SCHWEIZ AG in April 2019. Fri, 17 May 2019 11:07:03 +0200{711AF291-7C80-47D3-8F6B-E867B0DA9503}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/forschung-lehre/2019/smart-government-akademie-bodensee-17mai2019Lake Constance Smart Government AcademyNine cities and municipalities from Germany, Austria and Switzerland are joining forces with four universities to set up the Lake Constance Smart Government Academy. This transnational platform interlinks experience and knowledge in order to prepare new solutions for the working and performance spheres of the local authorities around Lake Constance. The academic leadership has been assigned to the University of St.Gallen.Fri, 17 May 2019 08:54:51 +0200{C3B78158-8CC2-49AE-AA37-F2B08D1EDB64}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/mai/49sgs-wings-of-excellence-10mai2019Wings of Excellence Award: three approaches to a sustainable economyPrivate capital for sustainable projects, an open-source database for impact investing, and a tax system that encourages social entrepreneurship: it is for these ideas that three young guests of the 49th St.Gallen Symposium received the Wings of Excellence Award. They defended their approaches in a discussion with Harvard Professor Linda Hill and the journalist Riz Khan.Fri, 10 May 2019 15:28:33 +0200{7DBE52D1-C370-47BA-A89D-4FB6D28DB687}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/veranstaltungen/2019/mai/dies-academicus-25mai2019Dies academicus 2019 with Federal Council Ignazio CassisThe University of St.Gallen (HSG) celebrated the 2019 dies academicus with guests from politics, academia, business and the general population. At the HSG’s greatest day of the year, four honorary doctorates were awarded: Prof. Dr. Andreas Kley was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Law, Prof. Dr. Charles Kupchan received an Honorary Doctor’s Degree in Political Sciences, Prof. Dr. Ann Tarca was appointed an Honorary Doctor in Economic Sciences and Prof. Dr. Alice Kaplan was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences. Dr. Kurt Weigelt is the new Honorary Senator of the HSG. In addition, three research projects were honoured with the HSG Impact Award, and further prizes were awarded for achievements in science and teaching.Fri, 10 May 2019 12:01:53 +0200{E94EC17C-C9C2-4C64-A581-AF8865E663D4}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/mai/49sgs-global-trade-alert-10mai2019Global Trade AlertSimon Evenett presented the 24th Global Trade Alert to the St.Gallen Symposium. The recent Sino-US tariff war is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to global protectionism and tariffs.Fri, 10 May 2019 11:05:52 +0200{83A953FD-9B50-430A-9AFD-4EB6E2EEBBEF}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/mai/49sgs-mariana-mazzucato-10mai2019"The state and the economy need a fair deal"During the 49th St. Gallen Symposium, the innovation economist Mariana Mazzucato spoke in favour of a change of thinking in the value creation debate. She advocated a state that acted in an entrepreneurial manner and pursued clear-cut missions. Only a "fair deal" between the state and the market would allow for innovations that would enable global problems to be solved.Fri, 10 May 2019 10:52:11 +0200{FEA2403B-5812-4BFB-807B-304084EE561D}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/mai/49sgs-heng-swee-keat-singapore-9may2019Capital for purpose: Balancing the needs of society with the needs of corporationsDeputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat’s focused on how his government is preparing Singapore for the future.Thu, 09 May 2019 13:13:30 +0200{1D34C4CE-6F49-42BC-AFB1-5176C97F546C}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/hintergrund/2019/mai/49sgs-niall-ferguson-sozialismus-kapitalismus-9mai2019Capitalism, socialism, democracyAt the St.Gallen Symposium, the British historian Niall Ferguson argued the case for adherence to western-style capitalism and social democracy. The Chinese way would not provide an alternative.Thu, 09 May 2019 13:04:52 +0200{ABBC3ECF-9666-42A2-B661-8A990ECA701D}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/mai/cyber-strategy-challenge-3mai2019Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge 2019The Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge 2019 took place in the Geneva Centre for Security Policy on 25/26 April. With the support of Deloitte, five women students of the University of St.Gallen in different teams were confronted with the challenge of a fictitious cyber attack. Two of the three teams even reached the semi-final. By student reporter Anna Kati Schreiter.Mon, 06 May 2019 10:15:42 +0200{7FF778C1-C5F3-4039-AD02-78D008E4F941}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/mai/royals-cup-2mai2019Royals Cup 2019From 2-5 May 2019, the southern Netherlands are the venue for the Royals Cup, where university sports teams are competing in various disciplines. This year, 42 HSG students are taking part in the sporting competition. By student reporter Anna Kati Schreiter.Thu, 02 May 2019 10:36:08 +0200{66EBDA56-D8BE-495B-9252-35A6BDCA2B9F}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/veranstaltungen/2019/mai/podiumsdiskussion-rahmenabkommen-2mai2019Public panel discussion about the institutional agreement – opportunities and risks for SwitzerlandOn 16 May 2019, four national councillors will debate Switzerland’s opportunities and risks on the occasion of the panel discussion at the HSG.Thu, 02 May 2019 08:32:27 +0200{B92829CA-EA19-4498-A50C-2024AF1E95A7}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/veranstaltungen/2019/april/kulturtage-sg-29april2019Theatre, art, fine cuisine and concerts: Cultural Days in St.GallenHSG students are extending an invitation to the public Cultural Days in the city and on campus at the University of St.Gallen from 13 to 18 May 2019. Concerts, art, food and theatre are on offer. During the six days of culture, guests can enjoy music, sample coffee, make pasta, take part in salsa dancing and experience a play rehearsal by the St.Gallen theatre. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:43:00 +0200{1B526B48-3202-4A91-BBEB-10932779E9CD}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/april/ab-in-den-austausch-29april2019Off on exchange – but where to exactly?If you ask HSG students what their most formative experience during their studies was, they often give you the same answer: the exchange semester. But why do so many HSG students choose to go abroad for a semester and how do you find the right destination as an “outgoing” exchange student? An article by student reporter Niels Niemann.Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:11:27 +0200{F212E63E-B1A8-4266-AF32-D6978DAD0160}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/campus/2019/april/hsg-learning-center-26april2019HSG Learning Center: the future of teaching and learningAt the University of St.Gallen, the didactic concept is undergoing a constant development process and is adapting to student requirements. The HSG Learning Center is already the next prestige project in the pipeline. By student reporter Thomas Tarantini.Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:42:31 +0200{50F40583-E2BE-4CA4-9D14-40E314659866}https://kick-off-days.unisg.ch/en/wissen/newsroom/aktuell/rssnews/veranstaltungen/2019/april/49sgs-oeffentliche-angebote-24april201949th St.Gallen Symposium: events for the general publicThe 2019 St. Gallen Symposium on the topic of "Capital for Purpose" will take place on the campus of the University of St.Gallen from 8-10 May. Besides the live transmissions of the plenary programme, there will be publicly accessible events in the University’s Audimax on 9 and 10 May.Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:01:13 +0200